History

Our historical roots

In its current form, VTG originated from VTG Vereinigte Tanklager und Transportmittel GmbH, which was founded as a state-owned enterprise in 1951 and privatized in 1961 in the framework of the sale to Preussag - now the TUI Group. The roots of VTG along with its subsidiaries extend as far back as the 19th century.

During its 45 years of being part of Preussag and later the TUI Group, VTG concentrated on the Wagon Hire business area, but also operated in inland shipping and the tank farm business. By means of various targeted acquisitions and disinvestments, the business operations were oriented towards the following three segments: Wagon Hire, Rail Logistics and Tank Container Logistics.

Since the IPO in June 2007, the VTG Aktiengesellschaft has been listed on the official Prime Standard market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Strengthening of the Wagon Hire segment by approx. 6,500 wagons through the acquisition of the rail freight car and tank container fleet of Algeco S.A., Paris, France; as well as the fleets of OMV AG, Vienna, Austria; of Rexwal Finance S.A., Zug, Switzerland; of Railtrans, Cologne, Germany and of Nordwaggon AB, Bromma, Sweden